Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both designed by Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The DP2 Merrill was announced 24 months before the DP2 Quattro making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the DP2 Merrill grades vs the DP2 Quattro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 Merrill and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 Merrill has got outer dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Quattro has dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma DP2 Quattro in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the DP2 Merrill vs the DP2 Quattro.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Merrill and DP2 Quattro is 83 and 70 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Merrill and DP2 Quattro.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sigma DP2 Quattro to offer more detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged DP2 Merrill is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.